Ashaiman: The Pleasant Medical Centre (PMC) has marked its fourth anniversary by organizing a series of free health screenings for residents of the Ashaiman municipality and surrounding areas. This initiative underscores PMC's commitment to community health and its dedication to providing accessible medical services.
According to Ghana News Agency, the health centre collaborated with MSN Private Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company, to offer complimentary blood sugar tests, uric acid tests, lipid panels (cholesterol tests), and body mass index assessments. Mr. Aaron Mensah, the Operations Manager of PMC, expressed pride in commemorating the centre's four years of healthcare service, emphasizing the significance of giving back to the community as part of their corporate social responsibility.
Mr. Mensah highlighted that over the past four years, PMC has been conducting free surgeries for clients both within and outside Ashaiman, with hopes of expanding these efforts in the future. Miss Samuella Adobea Akuffo, the medical representative of MSN Private Laboratories, explained the collaboration's focus on examining clients for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a condition that causes tingling, burning pain, chronic lower back pain, and numbness in extremities.
Miss Akuffo emphasized that early detection of DPN, often resulting from lifestyle choices or accidents, can prevent severe symptoms. Additionally, she noted the importance of raising awareness about cholesterol levels, as many diabetic patients are at risk of high cholesterol. The free screenings provided by PMC and MSN aim to address these health issues and contribute to the well-being of the Ashaiman community.
